Compass located at Central Library, provides information, services and programs for small businesses and entrepreneurs, college and job seekers, career changers and grant seekers.
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Workforce Development Services
- Provide classes and workshops for job seekers and displaced workers:
- Resume writing
- Cover letters
- Applications
- Interview techniques
Provide one-on-one appointments providing assistance to job seekers.
Small Business and Foundation Services
- Resource center for local marketing information
- Information and research, with in-depth research and referral assistance by appointment
- Orientation and training sessions on how to use library resources
- Workshops on setting up and running a small business
- Gateway for information on small business development organizations
- One-on-one appointments with volunteer small business advisers
College/Education Assistance
- Information and research assistance
- Library has resources for prospective & current college students:
- Selecting an appropriate college or university
- Submitting applications
- Locating financial aid
- Provide one-on-one appointments for providing assistance to current and prospective students
Foundation Center
- Provides resources for individuals and organizations looking for grants, including fundraising directories and materials on fundraising and proposal development.
- Provide classes and workshops on the fundraising process, locating grants, proposal writing, and other topics.